"Strong laws are a start, but public safety is built on more than statutes. It requires follow-through in enforcement, investments in education, and a commitment to building strong, connected ...

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden on Friday called for a special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The session will be Tuesday, Sept. 23. You can read Rhoden’s letter to the ...

South Dakota lawmakers will gather in September to decide whether to replace the state penitentiary. On Friday, Gov. Larry ...

In a unanimous ruling, the justices decided that Lincoln County residents don’t have the right to force the state to adhere to local zoning ordinances.